For Encounter Mara, being a part of the Mara Naboisho Conservancy’s leadership in community-based conservation was a major motivation for the establishment of the camp. We believe that the best way for the truly sustainable conservation of Africa’s wildlife is to work closely with local communities and ensure real benefits to those living in and around precious ecosystems, such as the Masai Mara. We are privileged to work alongside great visionaries in the Naboisho community who have led the way in preserving their own land for the future and providing a sustainable income for their families.
We are committed to responsible low-impact tourism operations, employment of local communities and being part of creative solutions to the many problems facing surrounding communities and the conservation of the Masai Mara ecosystem, as well as Kenya’s wider natural environment. We believe the time has come for true consultation with local communities and for partnerships that involve a different brand of tourism, which do not exploit or commercialize local cultures and communities.
We believe in an authentic guest experience that embraces our great respect for the Masai people’s culture and our own passion for the conservation of the incredible wildlife surrounding the camp.
We understand that some of our guests may wish to contribute or make donations to local community projects. Such donations can easily be made to local schools or health centres. Please visit the website below for a guide of what items make the biggest impact and how to fit them into your luggage.
We are also now proud to be corporate members of two prominent East African Conservation Organizations:
